Storm chaos creates disruption and destruction in Ukraine and Russia Unusual storms have caused havoc in parts of Ukraine, Russian-occupied Crimea, and Russia in recent days, leading to severe flooding and heavy snowfall. The violent storms have resulted in multiple casualties and led to chaos in roads and infrastructure. The destruction caused by the storms …
An Russian Rossiya airline plane.Maksim Konstantinov/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images Russia lost 76 passenger planes due to sanctions related to the invasion of Ukraine, according to a Russian minister. He reported that Russia now only has 1,302 planes, including 1,167 passenger aircraft. The majority of Russia’s passenger planes, registered abroad, were affected by the sanctions. …
According to the head of Ukraine’s main intelligence agency, a Ukrainian sea drone attack on Russia’s Crimean bridge in July had a significant impact on naval operations, forcing Russia to rely on ferries to transport weaponry. Vasyl Maliuk, head of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), claimed in a video broadcast that the attack disrupted …
Artillery from the Ukrainian 53rd Mechanized Brigade. 53rd Mechanized Brigade photo Following the loss of hundreds of armored vehicles in direct assaults on Ukrainian positions in and around Avdiivka in eastern Ukraine’s Donbas region, the Russian armed forces are now shifting to dismounted infantry assaults. Tactically speaking, this move is not entirely unwise. Ukrainian brigades …
Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine, urges the international community to send a clear message to Russia that the world remains committed to supporting Ukraine. Source: evening address of the President Quote: “We continue preparing for the planned international events this week. There will be important activity, new communication with our partners. The key thing now …
Russia debuts the latest Scientific International Research In Unique Terrestrial Station (SIRIUS) project, launching the SIRIUS-23 – a groundbreaking 360-day isolation of participants to replicate deep space travel conditions. This mission is guided by the storied Institute for Bio-Medical Problems (IBMP) under the esteemed Russian Academy of Sciences, which recently commemorated 60 years of space …
(Bloomberg) — The strengthening of the ruble is not only propelling it toward its strongest position since July but also playing a crucial role in Russia’s overall economic puzzle as Vladimir Putin gears up for another presidential campaign. Most Read from Bloomberg Since early October, the ruble has experienced a major turnaround, reaching around 90 …
The European Union (EU) is nowhere near inviting Ukraine, according to Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán in his recent comments on Saturday, as reported by The Associated Press. During a biannual congress for his party, Orbán expressed his opposition to the December talks about Ukraine’s potential membership negotiations. He mentioned that Ukraine is currently far …
Ukraine’s Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR) believes Russia is fueling tensions in the Balkans, as stated by spokesman Andriy Yusov on November 18th. Yusov emphasized, “We understand that in the Balkans, they traditionally have broad opportunities, both in terms of Russian special services and Russian propaganda and financial influence. And, of course, they use it, simultaneously …
Russia’s evolving relationship with Israel: What you need to know in 60 seconds When it comes to their relationship with Israel, Russia’s stance has been changing significantly. To get a full understanding of their dynamic over the past 75 years, and the shifts that have occurred, check out the video below. Russian court sentences artist …